What 30 Years in the Stock Market Taught Him (Revealed in 70-Minute)

What does it take to build a 30-year career across India's capital markets and why does the future of crypto look remarkably similar to the early days of mutual funds? In this episode of Capital Markets & Trading, we sit down with Vikaas M Sachdeva, CEO of BitDelta and former CEO of Edelweiss, to explore the evolution of India's financial markets, leadership, investing, and the future of digital assets. Vikas shares his remarkable journey from selling computers as a young professional to leading some of India's most respected financial institutions. Drawing from decades of experience across mutual funds, asset management, capital markets, and crypto, he explains how great leaders think, why long-term investing wins, and what India's next financial revolution could look like. In this episode, you'll learn: How Vikaas Sachdeva built a career in capital markets Lessons from leading Edelweiss and other financial institutions The evolution of India's mutual fund industry Why crypto needs institutional-grade infrastructure The mindset required to become a successful CEO Why reading, hard work, and curiosity compound over time How marketing and storytelling shape financial products Understanding Asset Management Companies (AMCs) in simple terms Bull markets, bear markets, and where India stands today Long-term investing lessons from decades of market cycles Whether you're a student, investor, finance professional, or someone curious about wealth creation, this conversation is packed with practical insights and timeless career advice. CHAPTERS 02:33 - Meet Vikas Sachdeva (BitDelta CEO) 06:27 - First Job: Selling Computers Before the Internet Boom 09:30 - From CMO to CEO: The Career Transformation 14:30 - How Mutual Fund Companies Actually Work 23:00 - Why Vikas Moved From Mutual Funds to Crypto 33:42 - Should You Invest in Stocks or Crypto? 36:42 - What Exactly Does BitDelta Do? 47:01 - India's Crypto Regulations: What's Changing? 54:11 - Career Advice for Young Professionals 59:47 - Biggest Problems in the Financial Industry Today 01:01:19 - Why Traditional Finance Is Being Disrupted 01:07:40 - The Next 10 Years of Crypto & Final Advice